Thanks. He's actually said ily several times since this started (said it Sat, but not since - I think there is still some confusion there ) and he's never actually said lets work on it. But I guess agreeing to the fresh start is that same thing.
It was so cathartic to finally talk on Thursday night (some [censored] hit the fan and that prompted it) and have my questions answered. the apology helped. He promised the she was out of our life forever. In a weird way, afterward we both felt better.
I will now STFU.
Me 34 H 37 Kids 7 & 4 Married 12yrs, together 17 Kiss/EA lasted 2 weeks. NC since 8/7